Iditarod Elementary School

About Iditarod Elementary School

Iditarod Elementary School is a small public elementary school located in the rural community of Iditarod, Alaska. Established in 1951, the school serves students in grades K-6. Iditarod Elementary School is a close-knit community of students, teachers and staff that strive to create a learning environment where all students can reach their full potential.
The school offers a variety of educational programs and activities that are designed to help students develop academically, socially and emotionally. The school’s curriculum includes language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, music, art and technology. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities including sports teams, clubs and student government.
Iditarod Elementary School is committed to helping students become life-long learners. The school works to foster a positive learning environment and provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the 21st century. The school also offers a variety of support services for students and families, including counseling and health services.
Iditarod Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school’s commitment to providing a quality education and a safe, supportive learning environment make it an ideal place for students to reach their full potential.

Address:	455 E Carpenter Cir Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone:	(907) 352-9100
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/ide
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	377 students

Overview Iditarod Elementary School

Iditarod Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Iditarod Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Iditarod Elementary School

Iditarod Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Iditarod Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.